Stands at the forefront of excellence in the legal
profession and dedication to the needs and interests
of its clients. As a full-service law firm, it is
committed to delivering competent and effective legal
service that promptly addresses the needs of its clients
in all areas of law such as civil, criminal, administrative,
commercial, labor, family law, election law, banking, taxation,
torts and damages, estate planning, contracts, agrarian reform,
construction, immigration, transportation, foreign investments,
intellectual property, natural resources and environment, and
information technology. The Firm places paramount importance on
the unique requirements of its individual clients by maintaining
a close working relationship with them, thus, enabling the Firm
to provide tailor-made services to meet their specific needs

The APP team of lawyers is a convergence of active, experienced
and innovative legal practitioners in diverse fields of law.
Composed of top graduates from the leading law schools in the
Philippines, the team has a collective track record of academic
excellence. With almost unlimited worth of collective experience
in legal practice under its belt, the APP team combines the solid
track record of its founding partners with the vitality and fresh
perspectives of its associates in a cooperative team approach in
providing creative, effective and timely solutions to the needs
of its clients.

Vision Statement:

To be a dynamic, reliable, and reputable law firm with an established tradition of competence and excellence.

By dynamic, we are innovative and creative in providing legal solutions. We think out of the box.

By reliable, we assure quality and timely legal services. We go the extra mile.

By reputable, we stand on a distinguished track record of experience and performance. We excel.

Mission Statement:

To achieve this, we shall:

1. Advocate the cause of our clients with dedication, zeal, and competence;

2. Assure the welfare and professional growth of our partners, associates and non-legal staff;

3. Actively support and promote the policy of expeditious and just disposition of legal matters through fair and excellent legal service; and

4. Contribute to the protection of legal rights of marginalized members of the society.

General Counseling and Retainer Services

APP serves its retainer clients by rendering
routine consultations, advice and opinion as well as preparation
of ordinary contracts and other documents which are required in
the usual course of business of the clients.

Consultation services include the rendering of
advice and legal opinions on pertinent laws, rules and regulations.

APP lawyers also render service as directors,
consultants and/or corporate secretaries for clients.

Documentation services refer to the preparation
or review of simple and ordinary agreements or deeds, including simple
claims or demand letters. These include agreements that require extensive
documentation or negotiations.

Special Services

Special services generally refer to those that entail
extensive negotiations, research or documentation, or those that involve
litigation, adversarial or dispute resolution matters and all services
requiring appearance or representation before judicial, quasi-judicial,
legislative, administrative or arbitral officials or bodies (including,
but not limited to, the Department of Labor and Employment, National Labor
Relations Commission, Commission on Immigration and Deportation, Securities
and Exchange Commission, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Intellectual Property
Office, National Telecommunications Commission, Board of Investments, Bureau
of Internal Revenue, and Bureau of Customs). Such services include the study
and evaluation of prospective or current claims, disputes or litigation and/or
the rendering of opinions relative to such matters.

The APP team of lawyers is a convergence of active, experienced
and innovative legal practitioners in diverse fields of law.
Composed of top graduates from the leading law schools in the
Philippines, the team has a collective track record of academic
excellence. With almost unlimited worth of collective experience
in legal practice under its belt, the APP team combines the solid
track record of its founding partners with the vitality and fresh
perspectives of its associates in a cooperative team approach in
providing creative, effective and timely solutions to the needs
of its clients.

APP handles all areas of civil, commercial and criminal
litigation at both the trial and appellate stages, and whether before judicial,
administrative, or quasi-judicial bodies, including those in the following
areas:

election contest

contract and tort

persons and family relations

wills and successions

transportation, maritime and admiralty

construction

insolvency

intra-corporate disputes, and

trademark infringement and unfair competition

2. Labor

APP provides legal services to clients in labor matters before the Department of
Labor and Employment, National Labor Relations Commission, Bureau of Labor Relations, National
Conciliation and Mediation Board, Philippine Overseas Employment Administration and other agencies
concerned with labor standards and relations. In addition to general litigation involving personnel
action, strikes, and similar issues, APP provides specialized services to clients in the following
areas:

registration of intellectual property rights such as patents, copyrights and trademarks

power and energy-related projects, and

registration and licensing, as well as compliance proceedings, of regulated proceedings, including:

banking

investment houses

insurance

stock brokerage

drugs and pharmaceuticals

food and beverage

power and energy

construction

telecommunications

mass media

transportation

4. Tax

APP represents clients in proceedings relating to taxation before judicial bodies, including the Court of Tax
Appeals, and administrative matters before the Department of Finance, Bureau of Internal Revenue, Bureau of Customs, Tariff Commission,
Board of Assessment Appeals and local government units.